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TIL about a horrifying yet totally cool deep sea creature called the Vampire Squid. They're about 1 ft long and live in the deep ocean. I am mesmerized by their blue creepy eyes. Their family tree is so old they predate squid and octopus. It eats detritus (sea gunk) and is very gentle.

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